Production Operator

Usg; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (2 options)

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Other voluntary programs (life, acdct,

Job summary

USG is a manufacturing employer seeking a candidate to operate production equipment, troubleshoot issues, and record data in a safety-conscious environment. The role requires attention to product specifications and basic maintenance skills.

Candidates should be comfortable with shift work, overtime, and weekends as needed. Compensation starts at an hourly rate of $22.38, with benefits and advancement opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Must work safely in a manufacturing setting and follow plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Able to learn to operate and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Able to interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency taking measurements to verify product is within specs.
• Basic maintenance skills and familiarity with common hand tools (hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife).
• Effective teamwork and communication with all co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety/housekeeping rules within a manufacturing setting.
• Operate production equipment and troubleshoot, adjusting to meet product and quality specs.
• Record production data and other results as required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to service equipment.
• Participate in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as directed.
• Be adaptable to shift work, overtime, weekends as needed.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Hourly Pay: $22.38

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Measurement

Basic maintenance

Teamwork

Instruction interpretation

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements within a manufacturing setting.
• Responsible for operating production equipment, including troubleshooting and making the necessary adjustments to ensure product and quality specifications are met.
• Recording of production data and other results in the manner required.
• Apply basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
• Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, assignment of overtime, working weekends, etc. where applicable.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Hourly Pay: $22.38

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Able to work in a manufacturing setting in a safe manner and follow all plant safety and housekeeping rules.
• Ability to learn to operate and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Ability to interpret verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting.
• Proficiency at taking measurements as needed to verify product is within specifications.
• Possess basic maintenance skills, including familiarity with common hand tools and how to properly use them (Hammer, wrench, screwdrivers, pliers, putty knife, etc.).
• Effective teamwork and communication skills needed with all co-workers.

• USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families.
• These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage.
• The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest.
• These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
• Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan.
• Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few.
• USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

EOE including disability/veteran